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May 31, 2018

Higher ed advocates to next California governor: increase funding, especially for non-tuition costs

Advocates challenge the next governor to do more to make college affordable.

Nico Savidge
May 30, 2018

Democratic hopefuls for California governor back more money, more accountability for higher ed

All four leading Democratic candidates respond to EdSource questionnaire on education issues; the two leading Republicans did not.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
March 23, 2018

Gavin Newsom says increased higher education spending should be top priority in California budget talks to avoid tuition hikes

The leading candidate for governor also said he supports Jerry Brown's proposal to tie community college funding to student outcomes.

Nico Savidge
March 13, 2018

Gov. Brown’s plan to change community college funding to promote student success faces scrutiny

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending that Brown tie funding to the academic outcomes of low-income students.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
February 26, 2018

More California students graduate from high school, but far fewer graduate from college

The gap between high school graduation and college completion rates varies considerably by race and ethnic group.

Louis Freedberg and Mikhail Zinshteyn
September 20, 2017

Silicon Valley and its colleges, universities 'mismatched' and out of sync

In a new book, Michael Kirst urges creation of a regional entity to unify and coordinate efforts.

John Fensterwald
June 28, 2017

Governor signs 2017-18 budget allocating more money to schools

Budget increases Local Control Funding Formula to 97 percent, boosts higher education spending and preschool eligibility.

Theresa Harrington